Fire destroys landmark building in Livingston Manor

Wednesday

Nov 21, 2012 at 2:00 AM

An explosion Tuesday ignited a major fire that destroyed a landmark building housing four businesses. Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze at the Hoos building on Pearl and Main streets, which was first reported around 3:35 p.m. soon after an explosion. A second explosion occurred after a propane tank on the side of the building exploded after firefighters arrived.

Times Herald-Record

An explosion Tuesday ignited a major fire that destroyed a landmark building housing four businesses. Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze at the Hoos building on Pearl and Main streets, which was first reported around 3:35 p.m. soon after an explosion. A second explosion occurred after a propane tank on the side of the building exploded after firefighters arrived.

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